adjective
- relating to or affecting the trachea (windpipe)
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s tracheal area for signs of inflammation.
- Tracheal intubation is a common procedure in emergency medicine.
- The surgeon performed a tracheal reconstruction to repair the damaged windpipe.
- Tracheal stenosis can cause serious breathing difficulties.
- The medical student studied tracheal anatomy in preparation for the exam.
- A tracheal tube was inserted to help the patient breathe during surgery.